Annual Diversity Awards Gala

Save the date for the Annual Diversity Awards Gala 2020, the only multicultural awards dinner in Saskatoon exclusively celebrating workforce diversity!

Don't miss the spectacular ceremony on February 13th, 2020 featuring dinner, multicultural entertainment and exciting door prizes!

Tickets available for purchase until February 10th, 2020

We strive to work hand-in-hand with employers who recognize that newcomers bring broader perspectives and expertise to the workforce. Many Saskatchewan companies get a competitive edge by hiring staff from diverse cultural backgrounds, which reflects the increasingly diverse mosaic of their current and prospective clientele.

The Saskatoon Open Door Society holds an annual awards ceremony to recognize the achievements of companies and individuals that have shown exceptional leadership in workplace diversity and have demonstrated an inclusive attitude towards immigrants.

Step 1. Self-nominations and nominations by third parties will be accepted from October 1, 2019 to November 4, 2019.

Step 2. NEW THIS YEAR! The Nominees themselves are required to complete and submit an application by December 6, 2019.

• Leadership in Immigrant Recruitment
  To be eligible, an employer must be registered in Saskatchewan and demonstrate an inclusive attitude towards hiring immigrants*.
  Agencies primarily dedicated to serving newcomers are not eligible.
  
  
• Leadership in Immigrant Integration
  To be eligible, an employer must be registered in Saskatchewan and demonstrate leadership in immigrant* integration into the workplace through various initiatives. Agencies primarily dedicated to serving newcomers are not eligible.
  
  
• Employer Partner of the Year
  To be eligible, an employer must be registered in Saskatchewan and cooperate with the Saskatoon Open Door Society on promoting immigrant* employment outcomes.
  
  
• Individual Achievement
  To be eligible, an individual must demonstrate personal commitment to immigrant* employment and workplace integration.
  
  
• Newcomer Entrepreneur
  A local business primarily owned and operated by a newcomer that has been in operation for at least 2 years, but not longer than 10 years. The business must demonstrate support for immigrant* employment, contribution to the local economy, and commitment to community involvement.
  

  
  * The term immigrant refers to recent and established newcomers whose education and work experience was mainly obtained outside of Canada.

Nominations for 2019 are now closed. We thank everyone who submitted a nomination.

Starting in 2019, ADAG Nominees themselves are required to complete and submit the applications themselves. If you have been nominated for an award, please download and fill out the appropriate forms below and submit by email to epsd@sods.sk.ca by December 6, 2019.

• Sinewy Construction | Leadership in Immigrant Recruitment - Small Enterprise
• Vendasta Technologies | Leadership in Immigrant Recruitment - Large Enterprise
• riide | Excellence in Immigrant Integration
• Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon | Employer Partner of the Year 
• Little Einstein's Early Learning Centre Inc. | Newcomer Entrepreneur 
• Ms. Hongsen Zhao | Individual Achievement in Immigrant Employment and Integration 

• Warm 'n' Cozy Personal Care Homes | Leadership in Immigrant Recruitment - Small Enterprise
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Saskatoon | Leadership in Immigrant Recruitment - Large Enterprise
• Jerry’s Food Emporium | Excellence in Immigrant Integration - Small Enterprise
• Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) | Excellence in Immigrant Integration - Large Enterprise 
• Royal Bank of Canada | Long-Term Employer Partner
• Vendasta Technologies Inc. | Employer Partner of the Year 
• Tech Edge Ltd. | Newcomer Entrepreneur 
• Ms. Shana Stevens | Individual Achievement in Immigrant Employment and Integration 

• Jerry's Food Emporium | Leadership in Immigrant Employment – Small Enterprise
• Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre | Leadership in Immigrant Employment – Large Enterprise
• 7shifts Employee Scheduling Software Inc. | Excellence in Immigrant Integration – Small Enterprise
• The Home Depot | Excellence in Immigrant Integration – Large Enterprise
• Maple Leaf Foods Inc. | Excellence in Immigrant Integration – Large Enterprise
• Vendasta Technologies Inc. | Employer Partner of the Year 
• The Saskatoon Co-operative Association Ltd. | Long-term Employer Partner 
• Mr. Jim Bence | Individual Achievement in Immigrant Employment and Integration